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Chianti Rufina Riserva 2020 from Frescobaldi, Sangiovese from Rufina fermented in steel with long maceration and aging of at least 24 months, at €17.68 instead of €19.38. No awards or organic mention enriches the listing.
Chianti Rufina DOCG appellation and Rufina zone named, Sangiovese as the sole grape variety, intense ruby color and balsamic notes consistent with the appellation.
No awards or guide mentioned, producer Frescobaldi named but without any distinction cited: rating within the range of a simple absence of information.
At €17.68 instead of €19.38, the price remains consistent for a Chianti Rufina Riserva 2020 from this producer, without being clearly below its rank.
Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18 °C: good use at the table, with no indication of aging potential.
Frescobaldi estate located in the Rufina zone, steel fermentation, long maceration and aging of at least 24 months specified; organic not mentioned.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Let me guide you to a hidden treasure of Tuscany, an authentic expression of Chianti Rufina. This wine is the story of a terroir and a craftsmanship revealed with every sip, an invitation to discovery.
We are here at the heart of the historic Chianti Rufina area, a DOCG appellation that whispers tradition. The Frescobaldi estate, with its Nipozzano Oro, embodies a meticulous selection of Sangiovese, the emblematic grape variety of this Tuscan land. This 2020 vintage benefited from fermentation in steel tanks, followed by a long maceration, crucial steps in forging its character.
To the eye, this Chianti Rufina Riserva reveals itself in an intense ruby robe, dotted with garnet highlights that announce its maturity. On the nose, you will be enveloped by an ample bouquet, where ripe red fruits and cherry blend harmoniously with spicy and balsamic notes. On the palate, it reveals a remarkable balance between freshness and suppleness, supported by perfectly integrated tannins and an enveloping persistence that prolongs the pleasure.
This wine is an ideal companion for robust dishes. Imagine it alongside grilled red meats, a flavorful game dish, or aged cheeses. It is the wine you open for an evening with friends, a family meal, or simply to treat yourself and travel to Tuscany for the time of a glass. It is the refined ambassador of a winegrowing tradition that I love to share with you.
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